The Gimlet
When Spirits and Beer were stored in wooden barrels, bartenders unsed a small sharp tool called a gimlet to tap into them. This inspired the creation of a refreshing short citrusy cocktail. In 1953 Raymond Chandler made it the favorite of our favorite detective Philip Marlowe in The Long Goodbye.
The Gimlet
11/2 fl oz gin
11/2 fl oz lime cordial
Cracked ice cubes
Small lime wedge, to decorate
Put the gin, lime cordial ( such as Rose’s lime juice, or mix equal parts sugar syrup and fresh lime juice), and 4 to 5 cracked ice cubes into a cocktail shaker, and shake vigorously. Strain into a well chilled cocktail glass and serve decorated with a wedge of lime.
Gimlet on the rocks
11/2 fl oz gin
11/2 fl oz lime cordial
Cracked Ice cubes
Pour the gin and lime cordial into a sours or old fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir well and drop a wedge of lime into the glass. Serve with a stirrer.
Vodka Gimlet
11/2 fl oz Vodka
11/2 Lime Cordial
5 cracked cubes.
Serve straight up or over ice.
Tequila Gimlet
11/2 fl oz Vodka
11/2 Lime Cordial
5 cracked cubes
Serve straight up or over ice.
Scotch Gimlet
11/2 fl oz Scotch Whiskey
11/2 fl oz Lime Cordial
5 cubes cracked ice
Put the Scotch, lime cordial ( such as Rose’s lime juice, or mix equal parts sugar syrup and fresh lime juice), and 4 to 5 cracked ice cubes into a cocktail shaker, and shake vigorously. Strain into a well chilled cocktail glass and serve decorated with a wedge of lime.
Lemon Wedge
Superfine Sugar
11/2 fl oz vodka
½ fl oz Limoncello
½ fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon slice to serve.
Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with the lemon wedge. Dip the rim in superfine sugar and chill well. Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes; add the vodka, Limoncello, and lemon juice; shake vigorously. Strain into the glass and serve decorated with a lemon slice.
Citrus Drop
Lemon Wedge
Superfine Sugar
11/2 fl oz vodka
½ fl oz Triple sec
½ fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon slice to serve.
Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with the lemon wedge. Dip the rim in superfine sugar and chill well. Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes; add the vodka, Triple Sec, and lemon juice; shake vigorously. Strain into the glass and serve decorated with a lemon slice.
Sweet Lemon Drop
Lemon Wedge
Superfine Sugar
21/2 fl oz vodka
½ fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon slice to serve.
Sugae Cube
Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with the lemon wedge. Dip the rim in superfine sugar and chill well. Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes; add the vodka, and lemon juice; shake vigorously. Strain into the glass and serve decorated with a lemon slice. Drop one sugar cube into the glass before serving.
Melon Drop
Superfine Sugar
11/2 fl oz vodka
½ fl oz Midori melon liqueur
½ fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
Maraschino cherry to serve.
Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with the lemon wedge. Dip the rim in superfine sugar and chill well. Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes; add the vodka, Midori melon liqueur, and lemon juice; shake vigorously. Strain into the glass and serve decorated with a cherry.
Lemon Soda Drop – use a highball glass
Lemon Wedge
Superfine Sugar
11/2 fl oz vodka
½ fl oz Limoncello
½ fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
Cream soda or lemonade
Lemon slice to serve.
Rub the rim of a cocktail glass with the lemon wedge. Dip the rim in superfine sugar and chill well. Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes; add the vodka, Limoncello, and lemon juice; shake vigorously. Strain into the glass and top with cream soda or lemonade, serve decorated with a lemon slice.
Please drink responsibly!
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